Loofah Bath Scrubber Basket from Japan
Small hanging basket plaited from dried loofah fibers to hold bath sponges. Specifically covered under HTS 4602.19.80.00 as articles of loofah, a vegetable plaiting material.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• FDA registration if for personal hygiene contact; declare as bathware
• Clean/dry proof required; moist loofah risks biohazards at entry
• Not to exceed 20% other fibers or shifts to 4602.90